Thank You, Spurs???

To win where others have fallen, or in this case where Man Utd had fallen. A trip to Manchester City would be a stern test for the Arsenal as earlier in the season, the blue half of Manchester had beaten their red half. This was a fortress protected by the immaculate duo of Dunne and Richards with by far the most promising of goalkeepers in Joe Hart right behind them. Yet, as the final whistle blew, they had been put to the sword by a fluent Arsenal side.

Arsenal got into their groove early on in the match as they seek to put pressure on Utd who played Spurs at a later time. Winning balls in the middle of the park and keeping possession well without threatening too much. A quick counter attack and good interchange between 2 of Arsenal’s most creative players saw Sagna being feed on the right and he delivered a good cut back for Adebayor to collect his 17th goal of the season.

Before the opponents were able to catch their breath, Arsenal stunned them with swift counter attacking again. Clichy did well to get to the byline and pump in a high cross for Adebayor to nod down to Eduardo. A chest and a half turn volley later, Arsenal were two up. The same left back committed an error to allow Ireland to rob him while attempting to win a goal kick and Fernandes scored as a result from it.

It was pretty much cruise control from then on. Arsenal this year is much better equipped in keeping their lead. There were a few scares for the City fans especially as Hleb and Fabregas tried to showcase their attacking talents.

At the death, Adebayor once again warm himself further into Gunners’ hearts with his second goal of the night. Fouled in the middle of the field, he got up and continued to join a free flowing attack that culminated in his goal. That showed character and the desire to ignore the pain was commendable.

Utd muffed the chance to reclaim the top position after only managing a draw against the lesser half of North London. It’s the final turn to the checkered flag and Arsenal have nudged their noses in front. It will be a race to savour.